On July 12, 2025, Mexican farmworker Jaime Alanis Garcia died after falling from a greenhouse roof during a federal immigration raid at Glass House Farms in California, prompting Mexico’s President to consider legal action against ICE. The raid, which occurred on July 10, 2025, resulted in 319 arrests and involved federal agents, National Guard troops, and military vehicles. Garcia, a 10-year employee, sustained fatal injuries, while the DHS claimed he was not being pursued when he fell. The incident has raised tensions between the two countries, especially as former President Trump threatens Mexico with 30% tariffs.
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Jaime Alanís, a farmworker, tragically died from injuries sustained after falling from a greenhouse roof during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid at Glass House Farms in California. The 57-year-old, described as a hardworking family man and the sole provider for his wife and daughter, was reportedly hiding from agents when he fell. The raid, part of increased federal enforcement, led to the arrest of hundreds of workers and has sparked outrage. Despite the Department of Homeland Security’s claims, Alanís was not in custody but was immediately given medical attention at the scene.
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A cannabis farmworker, Jaime Alanis Garcia, died from injuries sustained during a federal immigration raid at Glass House Farms in Camarillo, California. Garcia fell approximately 30 feet during the raid and later succumbed to his injuries, which included a broken neck and skull. The raid led to the arrest of 319 undocumented migrants, and the “rescue” of 14 children, as well as drawing hundreds of protesters and resulting in the use of less-lethal weapons and tear gas by federal agents. The United Farm Workers union expressed anguish over Garcia’s death and the impact of the raids on the community.
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Following a federal raid on a Southern California farm, a Mexican farmworker, initially reported dead by several media outlets, is now in critical condition, according to the Ventura County Medical Center. The raid, involving ICE agents, targeted undocumented individuals and resulted in approximately 200 arrests at two farms. During the raid, the farmworker fell while attempting to hide, sustaining serious injuries. The United Farm Workers reported that some workers, including U.S. citizens, were held for hours and forced to delete photos and videos, while also expressing concern about child labor on the site.
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The United Farm Workers union announced a farmworker died from injuries sustained during an immigration raid near Camarillo on Thursday. Reports indicate some farmworkers were critically injured during the enforcement operation, and other workers, including U.S. citizens, remain unaccounted for. A family member of the deceased, identified as Jaime Garcia, stated he fell from a building while possibly fleeing federal agents and succumbed to injuries. The FBI is offering a reward related to the incident, while a GoFundMe has been created to assist with funeral expenses.
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